Mosquito Control

Dare County Mosquito Control aims to improve the residential life of both the citizens and tourists of this county by suppressing mosquito populations and in effect eliminating potential mosquito borne diseases. The concept of integrated mosquito management is an essential element of this county’s mosquito control program. The goal of Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) is to control mosquito populations by using the most effective and economical procedures and materials available with the least adverse effects to the surrounding environment. Four components of IMM were defined by the AMCA in its partnership in the EPA Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program: source reduction, larviciding, adulticiding, and biological control.

Although the suppression of mosquito populations is important to the residential life of this community, the main focus of this program is the elimination of potential mosquito borne diseases. Mosquitoes are capable of carrying a number of arthropod-borne viruses. The two arboviruses that are of concern in Dare County are Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV).

Protecting from mosquito bites and mosquito borne diseases are responsible decisions that every citizen should take. The following guidelines should be followed to lessen any potential risk.

Avoid outdoor activity during dawn and dusk; when mosquito activity is high
Cover exposed areas of skin with long pants, loose fitting long-sleeved shirts, shoes, and hats
Use mosquito repellants containing DEET.
When using DEET products, follow the instructions and be especially careful when applying to children.
Keep all window screens in good repair to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home
Avoid outdoor activity in areas known to have high mosquito activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Resources

Product Labels *(.pdf files)*
Adulticide products:	Aqua-Reslin * Biomist 30+30 * Permanone
Larvicide products:	Agnique MMF * Altosid XR * Altosid XR-G * VectoBac 12AS * VectoLex CG * VectoLex WDG (.pdf files)

138 South California Lane
PO Box 1000
Manteo NC 27954

Tim McGonegal tim@darenc.com
Phone: (252)475-5885